( aka "Der Pianist" or "Pianista" or "Le Pianiste" )
France 2002
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Theatrical release : May 24th, 2002 - Cannes Film Festival
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DVD Comparison:
Universal Region 1- NTSC bs. Universal - Region 2 - PAL vs. TVA - Region 1 - NTSC
Big thanks to Enrico for the Region 1 Univesal captures and Ole Kofoed and Gregory Meshman for the other Screen Caps!
(Universal - Region 1 - NTSC LEFT vs. Universal - Region 2 - PAL - MIDDLE vs. - TVA - Region 1 - NTSC - RIGHT)
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Universal Studios Region 1 - NTSC |
Universal (UK) Region 2 - PAL |
TVA / Lions Gate (Canada) Region 1 - NTSC |
| Runtime | 2:28:55 | 2:22:40 | 2:22:37 |
| Video |
1.84:1 Aspect Ratio
16X9 enhanced |
1.84:1 Aspect Ratio
16X9 enhanced |
1.84:1 Aspect Ratio
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| Audio | English (Dolby Digital 5.1), English (5.1 DTS ES), French (Dolby Digital 5.1), Spanish (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround) | English DD 5.1. |
English DD 5.1 / DTS 5.1 (768kbps) / French DD 5.1. |
| Subtitles | Spanish, French, English, None | English for deaf and hard of hearing, English when there is spoken German or none. | French or none (German language in the movie is subtitled in English and French and is not removable). |
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Release Information: Studio: Universal Studios
Aspect Ratio:
• DVD14 - Extras on opposite side Keep Case Chapters: 20
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Release Information: Studio: Universal Aspect Ratio: Widescreen anamorphic - 1.84:1 
Edition Details: • "A Story of Survival" (39:43) • Poster / photo gallery • Trailer (1:31) • Filmography of Polanski, Brody and Kretchmann. • 2-DVD set. Keep Case Chapters: 12 |
Release
Information: Edition Details: • "A Story of Survival" (39:28) • 3 trailers (1:31)(1:20)(1:27) • 8 TV spots • Poster / photo gallery • 2 Samples from CD soundtrack • Soundtrack TV Spot • Director's Notes (Text) • 12 Q & A with Roman Polanski (Text) • The Warsaw Ghetto (Text) • About Szpilman (Text) • Biography and Filmography of Cast and Crew. • 2-DVD set. Keep Case Chapters: 24 |
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ADDITION (Oct 2003): The Region 1
Universal has a very strong picture. To my eye just slightly brighter
and sharper than the corresponding Region 2 Universal. We have totally
discounted the Region 1 TVA for its PAL-NTSC 'ghosting'. So with the
Universal Region 1 you get the film without the PAL speedup. In region 1
its an easy choice, but those without may wish to consider the Universal
Region 2 for its alternate Extras. The Region 1 is a DVD14 with Extras
on the opposite side of the disc.
We have already indicated HERE how the TVA version has noticeable PAL-NTSC "ghosting" (blurred image during onscreen movement ), but this Region 1 release does have substantial Extras (there is also a 3 disc set with a CD). Aside from the ghosting the image quality is quite similar with the edge going to the Universal Region 2 for slightly better shadow detail and contrast. The colors seems accurate for both editions or at least are the same. The Universal exhibits a strong anamorphic picture. Ole has informed me that the audio goes to the TVA release and I trust his judgment. Die-hard fans of this film should get both editions for the added Extras on the TVA. Most of the rest of us can suffice with the Universal. |
Recommended Reading in French Cinema (CLICK COVERS or TITLES for more information)
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The Films in My Life |
French Cinema: A Student's Guide by Philip Powrie, Keith Reader |
Agnes Varda by Alison Smith | Godard on Godard : Critical Writings by Jean-Luc Godard | Notes on the Cinematographer by Robert Bresson |
Robert Bresson (Cinematheque Ontario Monographs, No.
2) by James Quandt |
The Art of Cinema by Jean Cocteau |
French New Wave
by Jean Douchet, Robert Bonnono, Cedric Anger, Robert Bononno |
French Cinema: From Its Beginnings to the Present by Remi Fournier Lanzoni |
Truffaut: A Biography by Antoine do Baecque and Serge Toubiana |
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